Governor Dern Lake Trail

Governor Dern Lake Trail is a 15.5 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Hanna, Utah that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, nature trips, and birding and is best used from July until October. Dogs are also able to use this trail.

DISTANCE

15.5 miles

ELEVATION GAIN

2280 feet

ROUTE TYPE

Out & Back

dog friendly

birding

hiking

nature trips

walking

forest

lake

views

From Heber City, take US Highway 40 east to SR 208 which is about 6 miles east of Fruitland. Head north on SR 208 for 10 miles to SR 35. Follow SR 35 northwest 10 miles to Hanna, From Hanna, follow a dirt road, Forest Road 144, 11 miles northwest to Hades Campground. Stay on the same road another 0.5 miles to a junction. Go right northeast about 5 steep miles to Grandview trailhead.